Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards

Bristol hosted the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards where 82 business awards were presented and a further 15 commendations were awarded.  'Tourism plays a vital role in the economy of this region; it is worth more than £1.5bn, employs over 30,000 people and provides a great destination for visitors from the region, nation and countries far afield', explained Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol.  'It was a great pleasure to welcome those attending to our City.'  The overall winner of winners was wedding, party and conference venue Barley Wood, an 18th century country house set in 11 acres in North Somerset